If you had to remember a set of numbers in serial position, like 3-4-5 and then the number length increased to four, then five, then six, and so on, this test would measure our _________.
A) digit span
B) long-term memory storage
C) ability to add numbers
D) recall for important dates

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The test described is measuring digit span, which is the maximum number of digits a person can hold in short-term memory. The length of the numbers increasing over time tests the individual's ability to remember more information in a serial position. The other answer choices are not relevant to the test being described.

If You Had to Remember a Set of Numbers in Serial